Love in the Limelight Novel

Chapter 22

“Ding‘ The elevator door opened, and Ello hurried out, quickly found room 2109, and gave it a few hard kicks

“Bang, bang, bang!” After a series of loud noises, the door opened

He immediately clenched his fists

But when he saw what the two people in the room were doing, he was stunned.

“Mr Lampard? What are you doing here?” Astrid looked at the man who had suddenly appeared in front of her, then glanced at the damaged door, looking puzzled. Elio looked into her perplexed eyes and said casually, “Just passing by

Colton said. “Your turn to play”

Astrid turned her head to look at Colton, a lollipop in her mouth, and she smugly placed down her hand: “Royal flush! You lose, pay up!”

She happily thumped the table and extended her hand to Colton, smiling.

“All yours, I’m wiped out again. You’re mally good!‘ Colton pushed all the money in front of him to Astrid and continued clapping.

money her eyes squinted

at this moment that Elio

going crazy? He knew Colton was as smart as a five–year–old. What could a child do to

this girl’s every move was unconsciously affecting his emotions.

didn’t understand why this girl was so special

he had always believed he could keep calm and

moment he even found the laughing and joking scene

still standing there, staring at her, Astrid felt uneasy and casually asked, “Mr Lampard, why don’t you join us for a game? It’s pretty

He actually agreed?

a bit surprised. She was just asking casually and hadn’t expected Ello to agree

all, Elio didn’t seem like the

three of them played for a while, and Astrid clearly felt that since

he stopped

something else to do. You two continue playing.” After a round, Astrid got up and made

of her clothes, “Will we meet again?” “No.” Elio said coldly, devoid of any sort

gaze swept across Colton’s face, and Colton’s pupils contracted slightly. He then let go of Astrid’s clothes.

aback by Elio’s unexpected speech. She looked

he assuming authority over her